ISBN: 9781853024825

How can a social worker assess the risk that an older person with dementia faces? How would a nurse or housing support worker decide on the balance between danger and safety? In cases of … More...

How can a social worker assess the risk that an older person with dementia faces? How would a nurse or housing support worker decide on the balance between danger and safety? In cases of potentially serious harm, as in the examples of abused children or sex offenders, can risk taking work? In this practical and accessible book, Mike Titterton offers an innovative model of risk work in health and social care. He argues that a thoughtful risk-taking approach can lead to empowerment and greater independence for vulnerable individuals. The author explores the dilemmas frequently faced when working with older people, homeless persons, and people with physical or learning disabilities or with mental illness, and proposes a systematic framework for assessing and managing the risks involved. He also discusses contemporary theories and definitions of risk, and identifies the essential skills needed by professionals, with an emphasis on developing creative approaches to practice. Offering a wealth of case studies, examples of good practice and a clear overview of the legislative framework, this book is an invaluable resource for social work, health and housing practitioners, trainers and policy makers. Books<

ISBN: 9781853024825

How can a social worker assess the risk that an older person with dementia faces? How would a nurse or housing support worker decide on the balance between danger and safety? In cases of … More...

How can a social worker assess the risk that an older person with dementia faces? How would a nurse or housing support worker decide on the balance between danger and safety? In cases of potentially serious harm, as in the examples of abused children or sex offenders, can risk taking work? In this practical and accessible book, Mike Titterton offers an innovative model of risk work in health and social care. He argues that a thoughtful risk-taking approach can lead to empowerment and greater independence for vulnerable individuals.The author explores the dilemmas frequently faced when working with older people, homeless persons, and people with physical or learning disabilities or with mental illness, and proposes a systematic framework for assessing and managing the risks involved. He also discusses contemporary theories and definitions of risk, and identifies the essential skills needed by professionals, with an emphasis on developing creative approaches to practice.Offering a wealth of case studies, examples of good practice and a clear overview of the legislative framework, this book is an invaluable resource for social work, health and housing practitioners, trainers and policy makers. Books<

ISBN: 9781853024825

[ED: Taschenbuch], [PU: JESSICA KINGSLEY], Mike Titterton offers an innovative model of risk work, arguing that a thoughtful risk taking approach in health and social care can lead to emp… More...

[ED: Taschenbuch], [PU: JESSICA KINGSLEY], Mike Titterton offers an innovative model of risk work, arguing that a thoughtful risk taking approach in health and social care can lead to empowerment and greater independence for vulnerable individuals. He explores contemporary definitions and theories of risk, examining the dilemmas frequently faced by professionals working with older people, the homeless, people with physical or learning disabilities or mental illness, and proposes a systematic framework for risk assessment and management. He discusses a variety of approaches to risk, and identifies the essential skills needed by professionals, with an emphasis on developing creative approaches to practice. The book offers a wide range of case studies and examples of good practice, and provides a clear overview of the legislative framework.Versandfertig in 2-4 Wochen, [SC: 0.00]<

ISBN: 9781853024825

Mike Titterton,Paperback, Edition: 1, English-language edition,Pub by Kingsley, Jessica Publishers Textbooks New Books ~~ Science~~ Radiology RISK-TAKING-RISK-TAKING-HEALTH~~Mike-Titterto… More...

Mike Titterton,Paperback, Edition: 1, English-language edition,Pub by Kingsley, Jessica Publishers Textbooks New Books ~~ Science~~ Radiology RISK-TAKING-RISK-TAKING-HEALTH~~Mike-Titterton Kingsley, Jessica Publishers Mike Titterton offers an innovative model of risk work, arguing that a thoughtful risk taking approach in health and social care can lead to empowerment and greater independence for vulnerable individuals.<